Know the network you have before you refresh it.
Current-state discovery and inventory, configuration and security review, EoL/EoS and risk analysis, and a prioritized modernization roadmap, delivered before a refresh so the design and budget are grounded in reality.
Most refresh budgets are built on a guess about what is actually deployed. Uniqcli runs a structured assessment first: we discover and inventory the live estate, review configurations and security posture, flag every device past end-of-life or end-of-sale, and rank the risks. The result is a prioritized modernization roadmap and a sized scope that feed straight into design, so the bill of materials Uniqcli validates and deploys reflects the network you have, not the one you assumed.
What the assessment covers
Discovery & inventory
We discover the live estate and build a verified hardware, software, and license inventory, with serials, versions, and Smart Licensing posture captured per device.
Configuration review
Running configurations are reviewed against Cisco and CIS hardening baselines to surface drift, weak settings, and gaps before they reach the new design.
Lifecycle & EoL/EoS analysis
Every platform is checked against Cisco end-of-life and end-of-sale milestones and PSIRT advisories, so aging IOS XE, NX-OS, and ASA gear is identified before it fails an audit.
Risk & gap analysis
Findings are scored by severity and exposure across availability, security, and supportability, then mapped to the remediation each one needs.
How the assessment works
Discover
We collect the live inventory through read-only discovery and existing tooling such as Catalyst Center, Meraki dashboards, and Cisco config exports, with no production changes.
Review
Configurations, software versions, and security posture are reviewed against Cisco baselines, PSIRT advisories, and your compliance requirements.
Analyze
We map EoL and EoS dates, score risks, and identify the dependencies and constraints that will shape any refresh.
Roadmap
Findings become a prioritized modernization roadmap and a sized scope, reviewed with your team and ready to take into the design phase.
Deliverables
- Verified hardware, software & license inventory
- Configuration & security posture review
- EoL/EoS and PSIRT risk register with dates
- Prioritized modernization roadmap
- Sized scope ready for the design phase
Frequently asked
Will the assessment disrupt our production network?
No. Discovery is read-only and runs through existing tooling such as Catalyst Center, Meraki, and config exports. We make no changes to production during the assessment.
Why assess before designing a refresh?
A refresh costed against assumptions almost always misses gear, licenses, or risks that surface during install. Assessing first means the design and budget are grounded in the network you actually have, so the bill of materials Uniqcli validates and deploys holds up.
How do you handle end-of-life and end-of-sale gear?
Every platform is checked against Cisco EoL and EoS milestones and PSIRT advisories. You get a risk register with dates and severity, so aging IOS XE, NX-OS, and ASA devices are sequenced into the roadmap instead of discovered too late.
Is this useful for a federal or regulated environment?
Yes. We review configurations against CIS and Cisco hardening baselines and flag supportability and compliance gaps, which supports TAA, DoDIN APL, and FedRAMP-aligned planning before procurement begins.
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